Physical Therapist

Dayton Area School Consortium; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Educational Service Center seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist to design and deliver therapy services within the Regional Center framework. You will assess needs, set goals with students and families, and adapt equipment to improve mobility and daily living skills.

Applicants must hold a valid Ohio PT license and Pupil Services credentials, with strong collaboration and communication skills. This full-time role offers a meaningful position in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Qualifications

• Valid Ohio PT license and Ohio Board credentials.
• Knowledge of documentation tools and resources for therapy planning.
• Collaborative mindset and communication with families and staff.
• Satisfactory fingerprinting and criminal records check.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement educationally relevant physical therapy services using evidence-based practices.
• Conduct activity/environmental analyses and identify barriers limiting student participation.
• Develop goals, objectives, and benchmarks in collaboration with students, families, and staff.
• Guide students in therapy regimens and equipment use to improve mobility, strength, dexterity, coordination, endurance, and daily living skills.
• Conduct assistive technology assessments and adapt equipment as needed.
• Document therapy progress, evaluation results, and implications for instruction; monitor efficacy and modify interventions as needed.
• Support student access to inclusive educational opportunities and promote positive behavior interventions.

Skills

Collaborative mindset

Communication skills

Documentation tools

Assessment materials

Therapy planning

Education

Ohio PT license

Ohio State Board Pupil Services credentials

Job description

• Position Type:
  Student Services/ Physical Therapist
  
• Date Posted:
  10/12/2026
  
• Location:
  Montgomery County ESC Regional Center
  

Montgomery County Educational Service Center

200 South Keowee Street, Dayton, OH 45402

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Job Title:Physical Therapist

Job Location:Montgomery County ESC - Regional Center

Start Date:ASAP

Salary: Commensurate with education & experience

Full/Part-Time:Full-Time

Days: 185

Who We Are

We're a premier provider of high quality, cost effective, special education services in Ohio. We serve 16 public school districts in our county and more than 130 educational entities across Ohio.#WeAreMCESC!

What You'll Do

• Design and implement educationally relevant physical therapy services using evidence-based practices.
• Conduct activity/environmental analyses and identify barriers limiting student participation.
• Develop goals, objectives, and benchmarks in collaboration with students, families, and staff.
• Guide students in therapy regimens and equipment use to improve mobility, strength, dexterity, coordination, endurance, and daily living skills.
• Conduct assistive technology assessments and adapt equipment as needed.
• Document therapy progress, evaluation results, and implications for instruction; monitor efficacy and modify interventions as needed.
• Support student access to inclusive educational opportunities and promote positive behavior interventions.

What You'll Bring

• Valid Ohio PT license and Ohio State Board of Education Pupil Services credentials.
• Knowledge of documentation tools, assessment materials, and resources for therapy planning.
• Collaborative mindset and communication skills for working with families and staff.
• Satisfactory fingerprinting and criminal records check results (provided for free by MCESC!).

Montgomery County ESC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.